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APAT Season Two Briefing
APAT:
--- Quote from: WiseOwl on August 04, 2007, 09:34:29 AM ---
Couple of questions. When I have set up my Blue Square account, I thought that I saw that US players are not allowed. Is that the case? I don"t know how many US members APAT has but I do recall that one won an on-line event.
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The market has changed dramatically since APAT signed its Season One obligation to PokerStars, and we need to look at this area very carefully, as every UK based company has done. We have a number of US members and some are very active and have brought a great deal to APAT. We will not take any decision in this area lightly, but it is being reviewed.
APAT:
--- Quote from: WiseOwl on August 04, 2007, 09:34:29 AM ---
The second question is about dates for the live events. How far in advance will APAT be able to post event dates? I am appreciate that I am luckier than most APAT members with the Grosvenor Vic being a couple of miles away but the more notice I can give the wife about when these will take place the better.
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Due to the volume of events in Season Two, their will be a three and a half week period between the completion of Regional qualifying, online satellites and direct buy in, and the National event. Tighter than we would ideally like, but necessary give the scale of the Tour.
kinboshi:
Might have missed it (and I"m sure Mark will have ;D), but what will the structure be for the regional events?
80 runners, so are we talking 5,000 stacks, 30 minute blinds (with a 150/300 level ;)) - or something similar?
Also, how will places in these events be determined? Places bought at the casino, online, via APAT? Apologies if you"ve answered these elsewhere.
Might be an idea to have a question and answer session in Luton at the next event Des. Maybe in the bar area...that way those that are there can be well informed of what"s going on and help answer any questions on the forum. Just an idea.
Waz1892:
Hi,
Just got back from holiday, and of course logged here before unpacking....it seems my unpacking will have to wait why i digest all this in....
What alot of hard work all at APAT have done....TOP STUFF GUYS...
The whole tour is simply perfect ( well judging by some comments..almost perfect), this kind of operation takes in the poker ethos for all comers to play and at reasonable buy-in"s open to most modest bankrolls.
Can"t wait - I live in Peterborough, and travelled by car to Newcastle and Edinburgh in Season 1, so personally delighted a bit more " local" live events, that little bit nearer.
Oh, and I read Harrington on Hold-em on holiday.....so all be warned...LOL
Yours Waz1892
Zukertort:
As per the APAT statement; "Regional Championship events will be one day, dealer dealt, run to APAT standardised rules and offer players 2,500 starting chips and 30 minute levels." Also "These events will be open to a maximum of 80 players and 10% of each field will gain an entry package to a National Championship event"
Des also stated that a 200 runner National Championship would have the following possible breakdown;
11 x 8 = 88 (Regional qualifiers)
20 (Online qualifiers)
92 (Direct buy in)
this is only a possibility, but i think gives everyone a fair crack at qualifying. I do empathise with Ironside with only one possible regional casino for such a large area? I am sure APAT are aware of these challenges and have a plan to introduce additional venues which maybe already under discussion/negotiation?
But best to get the operation up and running and fine tune on the move!?
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